University of Toronto, Bachelor of Arts / Science
Stanford University, Master of Business Administration

Ebay's first president and full-time employee, Skoll remains its second-largest shareholder. He is no longer involved with the company, though, and is now turning his attention to the movies. Skoll was executive producer of North Country, starring Charlize Theron, and two recent George Clooney films, including Syriana. All three were made by Skoll's Participant Productions. Pumped gas in Toronto before getting an M.B.A. from Stanford in 1995.